David F. "Sonny" Campbell
April 6, 1937 ~ April 25, 2020
Born in:
Roanoke, VA
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailDavid F. “Sonny” Campbell, 83, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.
Dave was born in Roanoke, VA, and was a son of the late William A. and Janice Marguerite Campbell. He was a graduate of Roanoke Catholic High School and attended Belmont Abbey College. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane G. Campbell, who died in 2000, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill, and sisters, Janice and Marjorie.
Dave was an insurance salesman for Allstate on Patton Avenue for many years until his retirement in 1998. For 56 years he was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, where he served on numerous committees, commissions and boards. He was a Eucharistic Minister to the homebound and he led several capital campaigns, including for the construction of the new sanctuary in Candler. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a recent recipient of the K of C Golden Knight Award.
Dave was active in the community also, volunteering with Caring Hearts and Loving Food Resources.
His family includes his children, Timothy F. Campbell and wife Iris of Asheville, Kimberley DeSimone and husband Douglas of Charlotte, Patrick A. Campbell and wife Regina of Leicester, and Kelly J. Campbell of Lexington; grandchildren, David Campbell (Melissa), Nicholas DeSimone, Christian DeSimone, Kefa Campbell and Yoseph Campbell, and a brother, Michael B. Campbell of Roanoke.
The Rev. Fr. Dean Cesa will officiate at a private family graveside service at Green Hills Cemetery, with a public Funeral Mass to be celebrated at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715.
The Graveside service will Livestreamed and available at: Facebook.com/Grocefh , or on YouTube by searching for: David Campbell-April 29, 2020 .
Thank you. Also thank you for thinking so highly of him to nominate him for the K of C award. It was a terrific honor to our whole family.
Thank you. Also thank you for thinking so highly of him to nominate him for the K of C award. It was a terrific honor to our whole family.
Thank you, Starmount Drive will always be special!
Dave was the nicest friendly and funny person that I ever met. We have been friends for a very long time. He will be missed by many. Prayers to his family.
Thank you so much.
Dave always had a joke, a smile, and a twinkle in his eyes, especially when he introduced his sister, the Sister. That never got old. We’ll miss his Irish humor. He was a positive influence on the parish. His strong family values carried over to his parish ministries. Till we meet again, Captain Dave.
No one had a better friend than “Sonny”. He was a great influence on how I lived my life. Rest In Peace, dear friend. Jim and Marcia Dunn
We’re so sorry to hear! Sonny was always good for a laugh. I know you all will miss him greatly. Thinking of you all.
My sincere condolences! God bless.
Sonny was my Godfather and never missed a chance to tell everyone he was “The Godfather” when I was around. Sonny never was without a smile on his face, a joke to tell, or a song to sing. He was truly one of the most special people that I will ever know. Dance and sing with your true love now, Sonny. I will love you forever. My deepest condolences to my dearest friends, all the Campbell’s. Love to you all.
Kristy Moore aka “Crash Neuse”
Prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss. You were great neighbors
The good Lord has now welcomed our wonderful friend and neighbor into his heavenly kingdom to join those who have gone before. For over fifty years we have laughed, joked, sang and partied. I never heard him swear. Instead he would say “oh lordy”. Our loyalty to the Tar Heel basketball team never vavered. He always had the ultimate faith in God. We loved Sonny and shall miss him greatly.
We are so very sorry for the passing of Mr. Campbell. He was a wonderful man & will truly be missed.
May the Lord give you peace at this time of your grief. Sonny and Jane were my neighbors for some years, years ago. I think of you both often and all the children, some of which have baby sat for me on occasion. Jane was a bridge partner for several years and I still miss her.
sorry for your loss we love mister Sonny and will miss him he always was so funny
What a sweet man. I will always remember Dave for his consistent and genuine kindness. He adored his family and really showed love to everyone he came in contact with. He was always even kinder than he needed to be and it was a honor to have known him . I will miss his joking and laughter , the twinkle in his eye and his wonderful friendship.
Prayers
I worked with Dave at the Patton Avenue Allstate office in 1969-70 and had great respect for him. Ben Few, Don White, Morris Radcliff, Carl McIntosh and Jim Stiles…..I will always remember them and often would take my children to visit after I left there…..❤…and I am so sorry for your loss.
A loss of my best friend of 76 years. My condolences to the family and our long time friends. You all are in my prayers.
I will miss Dave so much. He WAS the spirit of St Joan of Arc!
His endearing smile will NOT soon be forgotten.
Shine brightly, my friend.
Joey and Maire Cunningram. Kilcar Sincere condolences to all the family and the extended Campbell clan. on Sonny’s death. Although we only got to know him comparatively recently we seemed to have known him forever. We were family and no one was more family conscious than he was. We didn’t see him as often as we would have wished but he was family and that was that. We are the Irish connection and became very close. May his soul rest in peace in the company of his beloved Jane with Janice and Pete and my brother Seamus who have gone before him.
A true icon of the Church, his leadership and example will be greatly missed. We will always have fond memories of our conversations and his related experiences of his life. We will always fondly remember our Duke/UNC friendly disagreements.
Patrick Campbell